I've shot this target before and always noticed the weird black spots – these 'Bok Globules' are small dark nebulae that contain molecular hydrogen gas as well as helium and variable silicate dust. Anyways, I decided to put a few nights' effort in with a deeper look – hope you enjoy!
- Askar 103 Apo (700mm FC),
- AM5N Mount,
- ZWO Asi533 MC Pro Mount,
- Optolong L-Ultimate Filter,
- 260 x 300s Light + Bias + Flats,
- Zwo 120 Mini guider on OAG
- Processed in Pixinsight (BlurX, DBE, StarX, NoiseX, GHS, BlurX and final touchups)
Happy to answer any questions people have to the best of my ability!
https://i.redd.it/9fbirf4noz2f1.jpeg
3 Comments
Forgive me, could you just explain how images like this work? Is the camera picking up things we clearly can’t see with the naked eye? These pictures have always fascinated me and I’d love to know how they work.
I can definitely see a face/skull in there looking down on us. Great shot btw
I feel like (from this pic) it should be called the Dragonheart Nebula instead.
Terrific photograph.